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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,710.34, 68,625.68 and 38,354.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,710.34, 68,625.68 and 38,354.32 is: 52,948.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,710.34 : 68,625.68 = 38,354.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,710.34/68,625.68 = 38,354.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,710.34x = 68,625.68 × 38,354.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,710.34x = 2,632,091,290.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,091,290.94/49,710.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,948.57

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